Consultant, Strategic Services
Location: US, CA, San Francisco
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Management Consulting
Function: Consulting

Company profile:
Amplifier Strategies is a social impact agency.  We work with strategic philanthropists and visionary implementers who are tackling tough social and environmental challenges and taking their solutions to scale.  We are a multidisciplinary team of strategists, designers and technologists who together offer a full suite of capabilities for our target markets. To learn more about us, please visit: #URL_3b4e18302c23b966d171f3c1412d2f97ab78333db2bf383088fc94802c621c5f#. 

Job description:
Start dateImmediateReports toDirector of Strategic Services or other Director-level positionCompany overviewAmplifier Strategies is a social impact agency.  We work with strategic philanthropists and visionary implementers who are tackling tough social and environmental challenges and taking their solutions to scale.  We are a multidisciplinary team of strategists, designers and technologists who together offer a full suite of capabilities for our target markets.Position overviewThe Consultant, Strategic Services plans, initiates, delivers and manages client projects in the areas of research, program strategy, program design, impact performance metrics, financial planning and analysis, and fund development.As the engagement lead, the Consultant is responsible for every aspect of the client account:  he or she nurtures the client relationship, works directly with client’s management and staff, ensures client satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and producing high-impact results, and develops new business with current clients.To achieve these results the Consultant manages associate consultants and interns in our Strategic Services practice, and collaborates closely with team members across our Design and Philanthropic Initiatives practices.  He or she works with leadership to define key performance indicators (KPIs) for each project and continually monitors and reports on projects’ progress and performance.The Consultant  works in ways that are consistent with, and an expression of, Amplifier Strategies’ culture and values.  He or she embodies service leadership.As Consultant, Strategic Services you will be accountable for:Managing consulting projects that deliver quality service and results, on time and on budget, from initiation through closure.  This includes:With the leadership team, participating in pitching and winning workDefining project plans and KPIs, including target utilization (negotiated with the Director of Strategic Services or other project sponsor, typically the CEO), deliverables, budget, schedule and detail of scopeOrganizing and maintaining projects in Amplifier Strategies’ project management and reporting tools, currently Basecamp, Mavenlink, Salesforce and Google business appsTracking project milestones, utilization and P&amp;L on a weekly basis, and reporting progress into reporting toolsProviding regular status and performance reports to the Director of Strategic Services, other project sponsor, and/or the leadership teamManaging communication with the client’s teamOverseeing associate consultants and internsResolving issues and solving problems throughout project lifecycleEnsuring all project documents are archived following project completionConsulting directly with donors, collaboratives, NGOs and other clients to identify, clarify, and resolve issues critical to their strategic and operating success.  Specific areas of expertise include:ResearchProgram strategyProgram designImpact performance metricsFinancial planning and analysisFund developmentPartnering with the Design team to communicate clients’ strategic messaging multi-media platforms.  This includes:Helping define clients’ requirements and desires for a communications productWorking with clients to develop content for their products:  websites, pitch decks, newsletters, annual reports, etc.Providing consultative support to Amplifier Strategies’ Philanthropic Initiatives in areas including research and analysis, initiative strategy and design, project definition and planning, due diligence and impact assessment.Contributing to Amplifier Strategies’ own marketing and communications efforts by:Preparing original content for our website and social media platforms (e.g., blog posts, case studies)Preparing content for presentations and collateralSupporting internal and external knowledge sharing:Monitor online resources (e.g., websites, listservs, RSS feeds, Facebook pages, Twitter feeds, etc.) in our areas of interest and post relevant information, documents and links to knowledge management systemMust-have professional experience, skills and attributesAt least 5 years of professional experience in strategic services, ideally in a consulting firm, as an independent consultant, or in a consultative capacity to internal groups in a larger organization or corporationProject planning, resource allocation and project management experienceResults oriented with a strong sense of urgency for achieving objectivesExceptional relationship-building and -management skillsExcellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skillsAbility to work under pressure, adapt easily to changing situations and priorities, and meet multiple deadlines and goalsAbility to build strong relationships, interact within all levels of the company – from executives and investors to junior staff – and achieve results through othersComfortable working both in a collaborative team environment and independentlyStrong written and verbal communication skillsEffective and engaging presentation skills a plusFamiliary with Basecamp, Mavenlink, Salesforce and Google business apps a plusSalaryCompetitive and commensurate with experience.TO APPLY: Please submit a detailed resume and cover letter to highlight your relevant experience.

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